Parents know all about the benefits of skin care designed with their little ones' delicate skin in mind, but beauty experts have also cottoned on to the advantages for grown-ups, too. If you're switching to beauty lines with natural ingredients [1] and avoiding certain toxic ingredients [2] anyway, you'll find lots of baby ranges that are free from phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, and SLS. Many are also fragrance- and scent-free, making them ideal for adults with sensitive skin. Take a look at some of the leading names and products in the baby toiletries world that have gained cult status amongst beauty insiders, and discover more clean skincare brands [3] to add to your bathroom cabinet.
Weleda Baby Calendula Facial Cream
Weleda Baby Calendula Facial Cream [4] (£8) is a cult product amongst beauty pros in the know. It's 100-percent natural, contains 96-percent organic ingredients, and is ideal for adults with sensitive skin, particularly those with combination skin.
Johnson's Baby Oil
Beauty experts often have a bottle of baby oil on hand to remove makeup. Johnson's Baby Oil [5] (£3) is a popular option. There's also Burt's Bees Baby Bee Nourishing Baby Oil [6] (£11) with apricot and grape seed oil, which is rich in antioxidants and vitamins and is free from phthalates, petrochemicals, and parabens.
Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Fragrance Free Lotion
Dove has released a baby range, and it's great for adults with sensitive skin too, as moisturisers like Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Fragrance Free Lotion [7] (£2) are scent-free.
Green People No Scent Baby Wash & Shampoo
I've used Green People No Scent Baby Wash & Shampoo [8] (£7) with my daughter since she was a baby, and it's really gentle for her sensitive skin. It's so good that I now use it too, because I love the fact it has no chemical nasties.
Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath
If you're looking to incorporate more natural products in your beauty regime, Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath [9] (£7) is free from phthalates, parabens, petrolatum, and SLS. It's made from coconut oil, sunflower oil, and soy proteins to gently cleanse the skin.
Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips
Nipple balms were so soothing for nursing mums they soon caught on as multi-purpose products for other parts too. Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips [10] (£12) is used by beauty insiders not only as a lip balm but also on cheekbones and eyelids to add a hint of shine.
Sudocrem Skin Care Cream
Sudocrem Skin Care Cream [11] (£2) is a staple part of the nappy changing routine for many parents, but it also has lots of other uses like cuts, blemishes, dry patches, chafing, sunburn — you get the idea!
Balm Balm 100% Organic Baby Balm Fragrance Free
Balm Balm 100% Organic Baby Balm Fragrance Free [12] (£9) is made from 100-percent natural ingredients, including shea butter, sunflower, beeswax, jojoba, and calendula. It's a multi-purpose moisturiser for babies, but is also ideal for adults with sensitive skin. You can use it as a lip balm, to soften cracked elbows, on your feet . . . the list goes on!
Bepanthen Nappy Ointment
Thinking of getting a tattoo? Get a tube of Bepanthen Nappy Ointment [13] (£3) ready. Made for babies' bottoms, this ointment is also used in the cosmetic industry as an emollient and moisturiser, particularly to calm skin after getting inked.
Mustela Cleansing Milk For Dry Skin
Mustela Cleansing Milk for Dry Skin [14] (£8) is intended for nappy changing, but it's also used by adults as a morning cleanser without the usual sulphates and mineral oils that you find in budget grown-up versions.
Waitrose Baby Bottom Butter
Waitrose Baby Bottom Butter [15] (£3) became so popular with adults, it kept selling out. This cult product has a vanilla scent and nourishing olive oil and chamomile. Grown-ups use it to moisturise dry, cracked hands and to soften feet overnight.
Pampers Sensitive Baby Travel Wipes
Looking for a cheap and gentle alternative to makeup remover wipes? Try baby wipes! Pampers Sensitive Baby Travel Wipes [16] (£0.50) are small enough to fit in your bag. Their "soft grip texture" allows you to clean off your makeup more gently.